Im old enough to remember when you could expect an appliance to last 15 to 20 years. Our washer is 7 years old and its leaking. We know a guy who fixes them. He said 7 years is very good, many only last 4 to 5 years now. So I guess fixing it may be a waste. My SIL has lived in her house for 21 years and just bought her 4th set. Its disgusting.
I discovered the source of the leak. The rubber seal between the door and the drum had cracked. To replace it is 550 bucks. So I did what hillbillies do, I duct taped it. 3 loads in no leak.